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January
PUBLISHED JANUARY, 1897
BIRTHS:
MCKENZIE. On Jan. 3rd, at Stafford Street, Timaru, the wife of A.W. McKenzie, of a son.
DELAMAIN. On Dec. 1st, at San Antonio, Texas, the wife of Charles Delamain, La Gusha, of a son.
SATTERWAITE. At Grey Road, Timaru, on the 7th inst, the wife of T.W. Satterwaite, of a son.

MARRIAGES:
QUINN - CONNOLY. On December 29th, at St Joseph's Cathedral, Dunedin, by the Rev. Father Lynch, John Thomas, eldest son of M. Quinn, Temuka, to Maggie, eldest daughter of M. Connoly, Georgetown.
CURTIS - STEWARD. On the 7th inst., at St. Stephen's Church, by the Right Rev. the Bishop of Christchurch, assisted by the Rev. T.A. Hamilton, Vicar, Reginald Frederick, second son of Alfred Curtis, Esq., Ashburton, to Gertrude Whiteford, only daughter of the Hon. Major Steward, M.H.R.
NICHOLSON - RENTOUL. At Buchanan Street, Timaru, on the 7th inst., by the Rev. Wm. Gillies, James, son of Mr. James Nicholson, farmer, Cheviot, to Williamina, third daughter of the late Robert Rentoul, of Claremont.
ANDREWS - NEWMAN. On December 30th, by the Rev. C.E. Beecroft, Albert Edward, second son of Adolphus Andrews, of Timaru, to Mary, only daughter of the late Daniel Newman, of Guildford, Surrey, England.
SCOTT - MCMILLAN. On January 20th, 1897, at Tapanui, Walter Scott, fourth son of James L. Scott, Esq., Cromwell, to Eliza, eldest daughter of Donald McMillan, Esq., Burke's Pass.
TESCHEMAKER - ROLLESTON. On January 26th at Winchester, by the Right Reverend the Bishop of Christchurch, Thomas Teschemaker, of Otaio, Canterbury, to Rosamond Mary, eldest daughter of the Hon. W. Rolleston.
LINDSAY - BLACK. On the 27th inst at the residence of C. Wilson, (brother - in - law of the bride) Parsonage Road, Waimate, by the Rev. H. Kelly, John Lindsay, eldest son of David Lindsay, Makikihi, to Elizabeth, fourth daughter of the late Thomas Black, Glasgow, Scotland.
LOVEGROVE - BOWCHER. On January 24th, 1897, at St Andrew's Church, Napier, by the Rev Oliver Dean, George, second son of the late George Fredrick Lovegrove, Geraldine, to Charlotte Emmeline, second daughter of Charles B. Bowcher, Fairlie.

DEATHS:
PRINGLE. On December 30th, at Christchurch, Thomas, eldest son of William and Christina Pringle, of Rosebrook, Timaru, aged 34 years.
SIBBALD. At Sawdon Station, Burke's Pass on the 5th inst, William Sibbald, aged 65 years. Native of Dundee, Scotland. (Buried Burke's Pass Cemetery). [See report published 07/01/1897, page 2 for details.]
HARDCASTLE. At North Street, Timaru, on Jan. 8th, Thomas Hardcastle, aged 80 years. [ See more details published 09/01/1897, page 2. Burial details published 12/01/1897, page 2. ]
MORRIS. At Pleasant Point, on Saturday, January 9th, Isaac Lewis Morris, in his 70th year.
GILLINGHAM. On January 19th, at Lambrook, Fairlie, Hannah Sandham Gillingham, aged 75 years.
LEVIEN. On January 23rd, at Heaton Street, Timaru, Emma Maria, the affectionate wife of Jacob Levien, aged 58. May her soul rest in peace.
INGLIS. On the 26th inst., at Carlton Terrace, Christchurch, Mrs. John Inglis, aged 63 years.
MEDLICOTT. On January 25th at her residence, Tengawai, Maggie, the second daughter of John Elliott Sutherlands and beloved wife of F. Medlicott, aged 31 years.
COLLINS. On January 27th, at Woodbury, Elizabeth Collins, the beloved wife of William Collins, Storekeeper, aged 48 years. Her end was peace.

FUNERAL NOTICES:
GOODMAN - See funeral report for Mr R.J. Goodman, Chief Postmaster published 01/01/1897, page2.
MORRIS - The friends of the late I. L. Morris, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave his late residence, Pleasant Point, at 11.30am, This Day, passing through Timaru at about 2.45pm, for the Timaru Cemetery.
MORRIS - The friends of George Morris, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave his late Father's residence, Pleasant Point, This Day, at 1 o'clock pm, passing through Timaru about 3.30pm, for the Timaru Cemetery.
DUCIE - The friends of the late Mrs. Bridget Ducie, are respectfully informed that her funeral will leave the Catholic Church, (This Day) Tuesday, January 12th at 3.30pm, for the Timaru Cemetery. [ See more details published 12/01/1897 page 2. ]
BLACK - The funeral of Mrs. Black (daughter of Mr. F.F. Thin, of Studholme Junction), will leave the Timaru Railway Station at 3pm, Tomorrow (Friday).
LEVIEN - The friends of J. Levien, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late wife, will leave his residence, Heaton Street, This Day, at 3pm.
LEVIEN - The Brethren of the Independent Order of Oddfellows, M.U. are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of the late wife of Brother J. Levien, which will leave his residence, Heaton Street, This Day, at 3pm. H. Freeman. N.G.
MEDLICOTT - The friends of Mr. F. Medlicott, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late wife, Maggie, will leave his residence, Tengawai, Today, (Wednesday) at 10am for the Pleasant Point Cemetery.
COLLINS - The friends of Mr. William Collins, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late wife, will leave his residence, Woodbury, on Friday, January 29th, at 9.30am, for the Orari Railway Station, and leaving Timaru on arrival of the 2pm train for the Timaru Cemetery.
KRENZEL - Friends of the late L. Krenzel, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave his late residence, Rosslyn Terrace (off Wilson Street) This Day, (Friday) the 29th inst., at 2.30pm.

WEDDINGS:
JONES - FRANKLIN. Mr. Arthur S. Jones and Miss Cecilia Franklin, eldest daughter of Mr. Henry Franklin, of Waimate, at St Augustine's Church, Waimate. Bridesmaids, Lily and Amelia Franklin. [See report published 22/01/1897 page 2.]
MCCALLUM - BLACKLER. Miss Jessie Agnes McCallum, fourth daughter of Mr O.P. McCallum, of Burnside Mains, Temuka, to Mr. Owen Blackler, of Totara Valley, at Presbyterian Church, Temuka. [See report published 23/01/1897, page 2.]

OBITUARY for:
MR. I L MORRIS, storekeeper, of Pleasant Point. See details published January 11th, 1897, page 3.

SUICIDE at Pleasant Point:
GEORGE MORRIS - Son of Mr. I.L. Morris. [See 12/01/1897, page 2, for more details published.]

INQUEST:
GEORGE MORRIS, of Pleasant Point. Cut his throat. A former inmate of Sunnyside Asylum. (See report published 13/01/1897, page 3.]

NOTICE:
The undersigned requests that all accounts owing by her late husband, Mr I L Morris, of Pleasant Point, be rendered to her in full forthwith. Bertha Morris, Pleasant Point. [Published 15/01/1897, page 1.]

February
PUBLISHED FEBRUARY, 1897
BIRTHS:
BRUCE. On 1st February, the wife of Arthur S. Bruce, of a son.

MARRIAGES:
BURROWS - HARVEY. On Feb. 1st, 1897, at Ashwick Flat, by the Rev. Mr. Comrie, Alfred John Burrows, to Eliza Harvey.
KING - BRIGHT. At St Mary's Church, by the Ven. Archdeacon Harper, on 27th January, 1897, William Walter, second son of the late James Alexander King, to Mary Emily, second daughter of the late John Bright, both of Timaru.
SHUTE - MCKAY. On the 1st February at St Stephens Church, Fairlie, by the Rev. Stanley Hinson, William John, eldest son of James Shute, bootmaker, Timaru, to Katie Calder, eldest daughter of John and Margaret McKay, of Ashwick Station, Fairlie, Timaru, New Zealand. Colonial and Home papers please copy.
FORD - EMMERSON. On the 16th Feb. at the residence of the bride's parents, Timaru, by the Rev. J. Sharp, Robert, the second son of the late Robert Ford, of Inchclutha, to Ellen, the eldest daughter of Duncan Emmerson, Timaru.
O'MEEGHAN - PATTERSON. On Feb. 22nd, at Catholic Church, Timaru, by the Rev. Father Tubman, Peter O'Meeghan, to Sarah E. Patterson, second daughter of J. Patterson, New Brighton.

DEATHS:
CLIFF. On February 1st, at his residence, Broom House Farm, Winchester, George, the beloved husband of Mary Violetta Cliff, aged 66 years. Deeply regretted.
MACKAY. At Trentham, Fairlie, on the 1st of February, Elizabeth Ormiston, beloved wife of Robert Mackay, in her 50th year.
MORRISON. At his residence, LeCren's Terrace, on the 5th Feb., Strongwork Morrison, in his 65th year, after a long and painful illness. [See other details published 06/02/1897, page 2.]
OGILVIE. At Melbourne, on the 6th inst., John Bowman Ogilvie, second son of the late John and Isabella Ogilvie of Wai-iti Road Timaru, aged 30. Deeply regretted.
IRWIN. On Monday 8th inst., Anna Maria, second and beloved daughter of Robert and Margaret Irwin, senr., aged 28 years. "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord".
MACGREGOR. At the Timaru Hospital, on Feb. 15th, Peter Barclay MacGregor, aged 44 years.
LUCAS. On February 16th at her son-in-law's residence, York Street, Timaru, Elizabeth Lucas, aged 78 years.
GOLDSMITH. Suddenly, at his residence, Theodocia Street, on the 18th inst., Edwin Goldsmith, aged 65. [See 19/02/1897, page 2 for further details.]
KING. On February 23rd at its parents residence, Brown Street, Timaru, Frederick William, the infant son of John And Elizabeth King, aged 2 months.
ZIESLER. On the 26th inst., at Elizabeth Street, Timaru, Gyda, youngest daughter of Mrs. Ziesler, aged 5 years.
SHEWAN. At the Timaru Hospital, on February 28th, Christina, the beloved daughter of James and Jane Shewan, aged 24 years. Deeply regretted.

FUNERAL NOTICES:
BRADDING - Friends of John and Elizabeth Bradding, are respectfully informed that the funeral of their late infant son, will leave their residence, Avenue Road, This Day, at 2.30pm.
CLIFF - The friends of Mrs. G. Cliff, are respectfully informed that the funeral of her late husband will leave her residence, Broom House Farm, Winchester, on Wednesday, 3rd February, at 1.30pm, for the Temuka Cemetery.
HERMER - The friends of Mr. Frederick Hermer, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late wife, will leave his residence, Pareora Settlement for the Catholic Church, Timaru, at 10am, Today, leaving there for the cemetery at 10.30am.
MORRISON - The friends of the late Strongwork Morrison, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave his late residence, LeCren's Terrace, This Day, at 2.30pm.
IRWIN - The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Irwin, Senr., are respectfully invited to arrend the funeral of their late daughter, Anna, which will leave their residence, West Belt, on Wednesday 10th inst at half past two.
MACGREGOR - The friends of the late Peter Barclay MacGregor, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave the Timaru Hospital, This Day, (Wednesday) the 17th inst at 2.30pm. [ See report published 18/01/1897, pagae 2.]
LUCAS - The friends of the late Mrs. E. Lucas, are respectfully informed that her funeral will leave her son-in-laws (Mr. W. Yeatman's) residence, York Street, tomorrow, (Thursday) February 18th at 2.30pm, for the cemetery.
GOLDSMITH - The friends of Mrs Goldsmith, are respectfully informed that the funeral of her late husband will leave her residence Theodocia Street, at 2.15pm on Sunday the 21st inst., for the Wesleyan Church and thence to the cemetery. [See 20/02/1897, pages 1 and 2 for additional details.]
HAUGH - The friends of Denis Haugh, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave the Timaru Hospital for the Catholic Church, at 8am and the Catholic Church for the Timaru Cemetery, This Day at 3pm.
KING - The friends of John and Elizabeth King are respectfully informed that the funeral of their late infant son, Frederick William, will leave their residence, Brown Street, on Thursday, February 25th at 2.30.
ZIESLER - The friends of Mrs. Ziesler, are respectfully informed that the funeral of her youngest daughter, Gyda, will leave her residence, Elizabeth Street, Today, (Saturday) at 3.30pm.
SHEWAN - The friends of James and Jane Shewan, are respectfully informed that the funeral of their late daughter, Christina, will leave their residence, High Street, Tomorrow, (Sunday) February 28th, at 2.30pm for the cemetery.

INQUEST:
WELSH. Living at Russell Square. An infant who died suddenly. Verdict natural causes. [See report published 20/02/1897, page 2)

THANKS:
Mrs E. Goldsmith and Family, desire to thank their many friends for their very kind sympathy letters, telegrams and floral tributes, during their recent sad bereavement.

March
PUBLISHED MARCH, 1897
BIRTHS:
SAUNDERS. At Wai-iti Road, on the 6th March, Mrs A.E. Saunders, of a daughter.
GIBSON. At Timaru, on the 10th inst., the wife of William Gibson, of a daughter.
WATTS. On 6th March, 1897, at Avenue Road, Mrs. George Watts, of a daughter. (Stillborn)
FOX. At Waimataitai, on the 26th inst., the wife of P. V. Fox, of a son.
YOUNG. At Timaru, on the 24th March, the wife of John Young, St Andrews, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES:
CUTHILL - LOOMES. On February 25th, at the residence of the bride's parents, by the Rev. W. J. Comrie, David Cuthill, to Lilly Loomes, only daughter of Charles Loomes, Eversley, Fairlie.
ABBOT - CAIRD. On the 17th March, at the Manse, Timaru, by the Rev. W. Gillies, Alfred Hedley, eldest son of the late John Abbot, Esq., Devonshire, England, to Annie, second daughter of David Caird, farmer, Pareora.
KEEN - GRAHAM. On 17th March, at the Manse, Timaru, by the Rev. W. Gillies, Albert, eldest son of Frederick Keen, Waimate, to Lily, second daughter of Archibald Graham, farmer, Glen-iti, Timaru.
WHITE - CLELAND. On March 17th, at the residence of the bride's parents, by the Rev. W. Gillies, Ernest, eldest son of the Rev. J. White, Pleasant Point, to Jeannie, eldest daughter of Andrew Cleland, Esq., Loudon, Sutherlands.

Otago Witness, 1 April 1897, Page 29
White — Cleland.— On the 17th March, at Loudoun, the residence of the bride's parents, by the Rev. William Gillies. Ernest, eldest son of late J. White, Pleasant Point, to Jeannie Marshall, eldest daughter of A. Cleland, Esq., Sutherlands, South Canterbury.

DEATHS:
BOWMAN. On February 28th, at her sister's (Mrs Byers) residence. North Street, Timaru, Isabella Bowman, relict of the late James Bowman of Christchurch, aged 68 years.
PEEBLES. On March 1st at Wellington Street, Timaru, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Mr. Robert Peebles, aged 48 years, after a long and painful illness.
WHITE. On the 7th January, 1897, at Moir Street, Wellington, Alexander White, late of Timaru, aged 57 years.
SMITH. At Timaru, on Monday, March 15th, Eliza Jane, eldest daugher of J.H. Smith, blacksmith, aged 20 years. Deeply regretted.
O'BRIEN. On March 20th, at their residence, Princes Street, John, third son of Robert and Maria O'Brien, aged 11 years. R.I.P.
CUTHBERT. At Clive Street, Timaru, on 23rd March, Peter Cuthbert, Photographer, aged 29 years.
MILWARD. On 3rd March, at Capetown, Jennetta Beckett, wife of Charles A. Milward, master steamship Mataura, aged 32 years.

FUNERAL NOTICES:
BOWMAN - The friends of David Bowman, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late Mother, will leave the residence of Mrs Byers, North Street, Timaru, This Day, at 3pm.
ERSKINE - The friends of the late John Joseph Erskine, Geraldine, are invited to attend his funeral, which leaves his late residence, Today, (Monday) March 1st, at 3pm. for the Geraldine Cemetery.
PEEBLES - Friends of Mr. Robert Peebles are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late wife, will leave his residence, Wellington Street, Tomorrow (Wednesday) March 3rd, at 2pm.
WHITE - The friends of Mrs. Alexander White, are respectfully informed that the funeral of her late husband will leave her residence Wattle Grove, Watlington, Tomorrow (Thursday), at 2.30pm for the cemetery.
WAUGH - The friends of Robert and Annie Waugh, are respectfully informed that the funeral of their late daughter, Isabel, will leave their residence, William Street, This Day, (Thursday) March 11th, at 2pm.
LOGAN - The friends of Mr. James Logan, are respectfully informed that the interment of his late wife will take place at the Hinds Cemetery. Her remains will leave his residence, Arthur Street, on Saturday, March 13th, at 11.30am. for the Timaru Railway Station.
SMITH - The friends of Mr and Mrs J.H. Smith, are respectfully informed that the funeral of their late eldest daughter, Eliza Jane, will leave their residence, Stafford Street, This Day, (Tuesday) the 16th inst., at 3pm.
SMITH - Lodge Caledonian, No 16, A.F. and A.M.
The Brethren of the above Lodge are requested to attend the funeral of Eliza Jane, the late daughter of Bro. J.H. Smith, which will leave his residence, Stafford Street, at 3 o'clock pm, This Day, (Tuesday) the 16th. By order of the W.M. A. Mills, Secretary.
RALPH - The friends of the late Josiah Ralph, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave the Timaru Hospital, Tomorrow, Sunday 21st inst., at 2o'clock pm.
O'BRIEN - The friends of Mr and Mrs O'Brien, are respectfully informed that the funeral of their late son, John, will leave the Catholic Church, This Day, at 2.30pm. for the cemetery.
CUTHBERT - The friends of the late Peter Cuthbert, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave his sister's (Mrs McNab's) residence, Tomorrow, Thursday, March 25th, at 2.30 for the cemetery.

WEDDING:
TEMPLE - TINCLER. Mr. G. L. Temple, son of Captain and Mrs Temple, Pleasant Valley, and Miss Iola B. Tincler, eldest daughter of the late Mr. Tincler, solicitor, Dublin. At St. Mary's Church, Geraldine. [See details published 02/02/1897, page 2.]

SNIPPET:
Miss LILY CAMPBELL of LeCren Street, has received word from Home, that she has passed the B.A. degree. She was formerly a pupil at Timaru High School.

SUDDEN DEATH:
A sudden death at Rangitata yesterday of a woman named MRS BALLANCE, of Ashburton, who had been on a visit to friends on Rangitata Island. Expired on the platform at the Rangitata Station. [Published 11/03/1897]

April
PUBLISHED APRIL, 1897
BIRTHS:
ROGERS. On April 1st, 1897, at North Street, Timaru, South Canterbury, the wife of Robert Thomson Websters Lindsay Rogers, of a daughter. Both doing well.

MARRIAGES:
MONRO - HARDCASTLE. March 20, at St Michael's Church, Christchurch, by the Rev. A.W. Averill, Captain Hugh Monro, barque Lake Erie, to Annie, fourth daughter of the late Mr Thomas Hardcastle, Timaru.
KENNEDY - MCCULLOUGH. On March 24th, 1897, at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. W. Gillies, David Robertson Kennedy, son of Mr Wm. Kennedy, Pleasant Point, to Sarah McCullough, youngest daughter of Mr W.J. McCullough, of Timaru.
MCLEOD - MCGIMPSEY. On Monday, April 19th, at Knox Church, Waimate, by the Rev. Hugh Kelly, M.A. Murdoch McLeod, B.A. headmaster, Timaru South School, eldest son of James McLeod of Dunvegan, Sutherlands, to Lizzie, daughter of James McGimpsey, Nukaroa, Studholme.

 [See full wedding report published Thursday 22 April 1897, page 2.]
A large number of people assembled at Knox Church, Waimate, on Monday last, to witness the marriage of Miss Lizzie McGimpsey to Mr Murdoch McLeod, B.A., headmaster of the Timaru South School. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. H. Kelly, M.A., The bridesmaids were miss Jessie McLeod and Miss Robina McGimpsey, and Mr A. Bell, M.A., acted as groomsman.

BLOMFIELD - ROONEY. On April 19th, 1897, at Trinity Church, Timaru, by the Rev. W. Gillies, Annie, second daughter of the late William Rooney, to John Blomfield, merchant, Wairio, Southland, second son of Mr John Blomfield, Invercargill.
SMITH - SAMS. On Monday, April 19th, at the residence of the bride's mother, by the Rev. W. Gillies, Frederick Smith, schoolmaster, Sutherlands, to Mary, third daughter of the late Frederick Sams, of Sutherlands.
HAY - LECREN. On Wednesday, 28th April, 1897, at St. Mary's Church, Timaru, by the Ven. Archdeacon Harper, assisted by the Rev. L.C. Brady, James, son of the late John Hay, to Helen Mabel, youngest daughter of the late Henry LeCren. [See report published 29/04/1897, page 2, for further details.]
TURNBULL - ROBERTS. On the 26th April, at St Mark's Wellington, by the Rev. R. Coffey, David Clarkson Turnbull, son of the late Richard Turnbull of Timaru, to Agnes Callender Roberts, eldest daughter of Captain Thomas Roberts, West Kensington. London.

DEATHS:
BALFOUR. On 2nd April, at Mansefield, Totara Valley, James Balfour, aged 56 years. Deeply regretted. [See 05/03/1897, page 2, for report published.]

North Otago Times, 6 April 1897, Page 1 OBITUARY. (Timaru Herald).
We announce with regret the death, at the comparatively early age of 56, of Mr James Balfour, of Mansefield, Totara, near Pleasant Point, which took place at his late residence at midnight on Friday. Mr Balfour became seriously ill about eight weeks ago, and was attended by Dr Thomas, of Pleasant Point. Two weeks ago an operation was deemed necessary, and Dr Bowe and Dr Hayes were called in to assist Dr Thomas. It was found that an internal growth existed, which was impossible of removal, and this was the cause of death. The late Mr James Balfour came from Stirlingshire, Scotland to this colony about 1862, and acted for some time as a carrier to the Goldfields. He afterwards went in for farming at Totara in the Oamaru district, and met with a good measure of success. About twenty years ago he took up land at Totara, near Pleasant Point, and proved one of the most enterprising and successful settlers in the district. He leaves a large estate, which he had gained by persevering toil, and died just when he was beginning to think of enjoying the fruits of his labors. He was one of the most popular men in the district, and was noted for his cheerfulness and good humor. He did not undertake any work of a public nature, but was liberal supporter of the Presbyterian church materially assisting, financially, when the pretty church was erected in Totara Valley. His death has caused another blank in the district, and great sorrow is felt by all who knew him, whilst much sympathy is expressed with the bereaved family. He leaves a widow, three sons and six daughters (the youngest being about six months old), and a large circle of friends to mourn his loss.

WHELAN. On April 5th, at Browne Street, Timaru, Mary, the beloved wife of Martin Whelan, after a long and painful illness; aged 55 years.
MCILROY. On the 5th inst., at Pinegrove, Washdyke, Mary Jane, the dearly beloved wife of John McIlroy; aged 59 years. Deeply regretted.
MCCASKILL. On April 8th, at Temuka, Peter McCaskill, senr., of Skye, Scotland, in his 57th year. (Otago and Home papers please copy.)
HALL. On the 10th April, at Fairlie, Thomas Hall, the beloved son of William and Helen Hall, aged 20 years. Deeply regretted. Not dead, but asleep in the Lord. [See 13/04/1897, page 2, for more details.]
MORTON. On April 17th, at the residence of her sister, Mrs J. McIntosh, Wai-iti Road, Timaru, Christina, youngest daughter of the late Archibald Morton, Woodside, Mabel Bush, Southland, aged 35. 19 Apr. 1897
ANSLEY. On April 23rd, at her residence, West Town Belt, Phoebe Ansley, the beloved wife of Thomas Ansley, aged 49 years. Deeply regretted.
OBORN. By drowning in floods at Hawke's Bay, on April 16th, Good Friday, Herbert George, second and beloved son of G.A. and F. Oborn, Elizabeth Street, Timaru, aged 25 years. Deeply regretted.
STEWART. At her son's residence, South Street, Timaru, Annie, the beloved Mother of James Stewart, aged 78.

FUNERAL NOTICES:
SMITH - The friends of the late Mr. Thomas Smith, are respectfully invited to attend his funeral which will leave the residence, Russell Square, This Day, (Monday) at 2pm, for the cemetery.
BALFOUR - The friends of the late James Balfour, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave his late residence, Mansefield, Totara Valley, on Tuesday, 6th April, at half-past 11 o'clock, to arrive at Pleasant Point about two o'clock.
WHELAN - The friends of Mr. Martin Whelan, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late wife, will leave the Catholic Church at 3pm, on Wednesday, April 7th, for the cemetery,
MCILROY - The friends of Mr. John McIlroy, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late wife, will leave his residence, Pine Grove, Washdyke, Today, April 7th, at 2.30, arriving at Caroline Bay about 3,30.
MCILROY - Ancient Order of Forresters Court Southern Cross No 3123.
The members of the above Court, are respectfully requested to meet at the Hall, at 3 o'clock to attend the funeral of the late wife of Bro. J. McIlroy. White gloves. J.H. Wilds, C.R. W.C. Burd, Secretary.
FRASER - The friends of the late John Fraser, are respectfully informed that the funeral will leave the residence, Buchanan Street, for the cemetery at 3pm, This Day, (Saturday).
FRASER - The members of the Loyal Star Canterbury Lodge, No 10. I.O.O.F. A.C. are respectfully requested to attend the funeral of their late Brother, John Fraser, which will leave his residence, Buchanan Street, This Afternoon, at 2pm.
MCCASKILL - The friends of Johanna McCaskill, are respectfully informed that the remains of her late husband will leave his late residence, Wilkin Street, Arowhenua, for Temuka Cemetery, on Sunday, at 3pm.
ANSLEY - The friends of Mr. Thomas Ansley, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of his late wife, which will leave his residence, West Town Belt, on Sunday next at 3pm. A. Bloomfield, Undertaker.
O'ROURKE - The friends of the late Mr John O'Rourke, senior, are respectfully informed that his funeral wi;ll leave the Roman Catholic Church, This Day, (Tuesday) at 3pm. for the cemetery. John Delaney, Undertaker.
STEWART - The friends of James Stewart, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late Mother will leave his residence, South Street, Timaru, at 3pm, on Friday, 30th inst.

WEDDING:
EVANS - DAILEY. Mr William Edgar Evans and Miss Margaret Wood Dailey, married at St. Augustine's Church, Waimate. Bridesmaids - Miss Mabel Dailey and Misses A. and S. Evans. Groomsman - Mr Arthur Manchester. [ See full report published 24/04/1897, page 2.]

May
PUBLISHED MAY, 1897
BIRTHS:
IRWIN. At Wset Town Belt, Timaru, on May 5th, the wife of Robert Irwin, of Rangitata Station, of a son.

MARRIAGES:
JAMESON - BABER. On the 31st March, at Hatton Decroyd, Ceylon, A. Melville Jameson, of Wewesse Badulla, Ceylon, to Alice Maude Baber, daughter of Edward Elworthy, Pareora.
CHIVERS - VOLLER. On Wednesday, April 14th, at the residence of the bride's mother, Linwood, Christchurch, by the Rev. J.J. Doake, Herbert Chivers, of Beaconsfield, to Amy Eugene, daughter of the late William Ellis Voller.
MCKINNON - MURRAY. On May 3rd, 1897, at Timaru, Coll McKinnon, to Mary Jane Murray, both of Fairlie.
BAIN - SMITH. On the 14th April, at the residence of the bride's parents, by the Rev. C.E. Beecroft, William Gordon, eldest son of William Bain, of Gisborne, to Emma Bowyer, youngest daughter of Richard Smith, Timaru.
WHELAN - WAREING. On the 27th of April, at St. Joseph's Church, Temuka, by the Very Rev. Father Le Menant Des Chesnais, Mr. J. Whelan, proprietor of the Douglas Hotel, Dunedin, to Miss E. Wareing, Milford.
KALAUGHER - HALL. At the Catholic Church, Timaru, on April 28th, by Rev. Father Lewis, James Patrick. son of J. P. Kalaugher, Geraldine, to Janie, second daughter of Emil Hall, Rhodes Street, Timaru.
MAIDENS - MOFFAT. On 28th April, at St. Mark's Church, Beaconsfield, by the Rev. L. Carsley Brady, Vicar, Robert Charles Maidens, eldest son of John Maidens, Ashburton, to Mary Moffat, second daughter of William Moffat, Beaconsfield.
DIXON - MACKAY. On the 12th May, at St. Columba Church, Fairlie, by the Rev. W.J. Comrie, Richard Arthur, second son of John William Dixon, Caistar, Lincolnshire, to Isabel Esther, third daughter of Robert MacKay, Trentham. [See wedding report published 17/05/1897, page 2, for further details.]
PINKERTON - KNIGHT. On May 17th, 1897, at St. Stephen's Church, Fairlie, by the Rev. Stanley Hinson, George Pinkerton, to Alice Sophia Knight.

Evening Post, 3 May 1897, Page 6 Marriage
Petersen — Bishop— On 15th April, 1897, at the Congregational Church, Courtenay place, by the Rev. B. T. Hallowes, George P. Petersen, Wellington, to Agnes, second daughter of Mr. Arthur Bishop, Salisbury, Tiinaru. Timaru papers please copy.

DEATHS:
OGILVIE. On May 4th, at Timaru, Mary, the beloved wife of Joseph Ogilvie, aged 56 years. Deeply regretted.
HARRY ? (illegible). On February 23rd, at Poolfield, Penzance? (partly obscured), Cornwall, England, Henry Harry?, the beloved father of Mrs. F.C. Watson, Timaru, aged 67 years. Deeply regretted.
MCKINLAY. On May the 24th, at its parents residence, Waimataitai, Margaret Evelyn, the beloved daughter of William C. and Eliza McKinlay, aged 11 months. Deeply regretted.
TIPPING. At Timaru, on the 29th inst., Edmund, second son of the late James Tipping, of Opawa, aged 62.

FUNERAL NOTICES:
O'CONNOR - The friends of Mr Maurice O'Connor, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late son, Maurice, will leave the Catholic Church, Timaru, This Day, 3rd inst., at 3pm.
OGILVIE - The friends of Mr Joseph Ogilvie, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late wife will leave the residence of Mrs Byers (off North Street) on Thursday, the 6th inst., at 3pm.
MCKINLAY - The friends of Mr. William C. McKinlay, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late daughter, will leave his residence, Waimataitai, Tomorrow, (Wednesday) May 26th, at 2pm. for the cemetery.
TIPPING - The friends of the late Mr Edmund Tipping, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave the Old Bank Hotel, for the cemetery, at 2.30pm, This Day. [See report published 01/06/1897, page 2.]

INQUEST:
MAURICE O'CONNOR. The adjourned inquest touching the death of Maurice O'Connor, who died in the hospital on Saturday last, will be held at the Courthouse at noon today. The jury are, Messrs J.J. Grandi (foreman), E. Bold, T. Wells, W. Tutton, F.B. Taplin and T.Cocks. [Published 07/05/1897, page 2.]

HONOURS LIST: Senate of New Zealand University.
MISS LAWRELL, educated at Pleasant Point and Timaru High schools, gained an M.A. degree in Greek and French, being the first woman in New Zealand to gain honours in the former subject. [See full report published 11/05/1897, page 2. ]

June
PUBLISHED JUNE, 1897
BIRTHS:
WILLIAMS. At TImaru, on the 3rd inst., the wif eof S. Williams, of a son.
SMITHSON. On June 6th, the wife of S.F. Smithson, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES:
HILLE - DURWARD. On the 26th May, at the residence of the bride's parents, by the Rev. W.J. Comrie, C.A. Hille, of Kurow, to Margaret Janet, eldest daughter of Mr, James Durward, of Black Forest Station.
SHAW - CAMPBELL. On the 26th May, at the residence of the bride's parents, by the Rev. Wm. Hewitson, B.A., Robert, fifth son of Mr David Shaw, Geraldine, Canterbury, to Jessie, only daughter of James Campbell, Duke Street, Dunedin.
WHITE - ORTON. On June 9th, 1897, at St. Thomas' Church, Woodbury, by the Rev. James Preston, William Henry White, second son of Alfred White, Geraldine, to Bessie Annie Orton, third daughter of Reginald Orton, Pleasant Point. [ See report published 19/06/1897 for more details.]
COLLETT - MAXWELL. On June 9th, at the residence of the bridegroom parents, by the Rev, J. White, Walter Henry, only son of Mr. H. Collett, Daisy Hill, Opihi, to Annie Eliza, eldest daughter of Mr. A. Maxwell. Greenhills, Kakahu.
BRUCE - DONN. On June 22nd, 1897, at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Timaru, by the Rev. W. Gillies, William Murdoch Bruce, Seafield, Ashburton, to Susan, third daughter of Robert Donn, Timaru.

Evening Post, 2 June 1897, Page 6 Marriage
Anstice — Trivillian — On 2nd June, 1897, at the Kent-terrace Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. J. K. Elliott, B.A., Henry, second son of J. S. Anstice, of Nelson, to Agnes Trivillian, of Wellington. Nelson and Timaru papers

DEATHS:
SHENTON. On June 4th, in London, Julia, the wife of Sir George Shenton, of Perth, W A., and much loved sister of Charles B and William Eichbaum.
DOAK. On June 7th, at her residence, Napier Street, West Town Belt, Lucy, the beloved wife of Mr Samuel Doak, aged 39 years. R.I.P. Deeply regretted.
GRAHAM. On the 10th June, Kate, beloved wife of Archibald Graham, Glen-iti. Deeply regretted. R.I.P.
NELSON. On June 11th at 21 Edward Street, Timaru, Doris Marjorie, only daughter of William and Margaret Nelson, aged 18 months.
THOMSON. On the 17th inst., at Timaru, Henry Sinclair Thoimson (Stock Inspector for South Canterbury) aged 64 years. [See report published 18/06/1897, page 2.]
LILLICO. At Latter Street, on the 27th, after a long illness, Isabella Crichton, wife of James Lillico.

FUNERAL NOTICES:
COWLEY - The friends of the late Jennie Cowley, will leave the Timaru Hospital, This Day, at 2.30pm, for the Timaru Cemetery.
DOAK - The friends of Mr. Samuel Doak, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late wife will leave the Catholic Church, on Wednesday, June 9th, at 2.30pm, for the cemetery.
GRAHAM - The friends of Mr A. Graham, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late wife will leave his residence, Glen-iti, on Sunday the 13th inst., at 1pm, arriving at the Catholic Church at 2.30.
THOMSON - The friends of the late Henry Sinclair Thomson, (late Stock Inspector for South Canterbury District) are respectfully informed that his funeral will take place on Saturday, June 19th inst., leaving the residence, Arthur Street, at 3.15 for the Timaru Cemetery.
CHAPMAN - Friends of Charles Henry and Margaret Chapman, are respectfully informed that the funeral of their late daughter, Queenie, will leave their residence, Arthur Street, Tomorrow, (Friday) June 25th at 3pm.
MCKENZIE - The friends of Mrs. John McKenzie, are respectfully informed that the funeral of her late husband will leave her residence, Timaru Road, Waimate, This Day, (Thursday) 24th inst., at 2.30pm, for the Waimate Cemetery. S. Collett, Undertaker, Waimate.
LILLICO - The friends of Mr. James Lillico, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late wife will leave his residence, Latter Street, for the Timaru Cemetery, on Tuesday, at 2.30pm.
SMITH - The friends of Mr. R.P. Smith, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late brother, Thomas, will leave his residence, Studholme Street, Waimate, at 2pm Tomorrow, (Wednesday) for the Waimate Cemetery. Alex. Philip, Undertaker.

NOTICES:
EDMUND TIPPING, Deceased.(See May, 1897)
Claims against the estate of, is signed June 1st, 1897, by James Coburg Tipping and Charles Augustus Tipping, Executors of the will. [See 03/06/1897]

WEDDING:
FIFIELD - HAMMOND. Mr. John Fifield married Miss Bertha Hammond at St. Thomas's Church, Woodbury. Bridesmaid, Miss Louisa Heatley. Best man, Mr. Arthur Fifield. [See report published 28/06/1897, page 2.]

July
PUBLISHED JULY, 1897
BIRTHS:
MACKENZIE. At Wai-iti on the 30th June, the wife of S. MacKenzie, of a son.
FERGUSSON. On 13th July, the wife of Robert Fergusson, of a son.
WILKS. On July 15th, at Geraldine, the wife of J. Wilks, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES:
RAWSTORN - PACKMAN. At the Primitive Methodist Parsonage, Timaru, on July 8th, 1897, by the Rev. P.W. Jones, Harold, second son of H. Rawstorn, Stafford Street, Timaru, to Dora Kennett, second daughter of A.C. Packman, Oxford Street, Timaru.
CAIRD - FITZSIMMONS. On 28th July, at the Manse, Timaru, by the Rev. W. Gillies, David, eldest son of David Caird, Esq., Pareora, to Agnes Jane, eldest daughter of J. Fitzsimmons, Timaru.

DEATHS:
COE. At his residence, Wilson Street, on the 30th June, James Coe, aged 67.
MACDONALD. At Geraldine, on July 3rd, 1897, Allan MacDonald, aged 62 years.
OGILVIE. On the the 4th inst., at Timaru, William Ogilvie, aged 53 years.
TRIPP. On 6th July, 1897, at Timaru, Charles George Tripp, of Orari Gorge, Woodbury, Geraldine, in his 72nd year.
SLOW. Near Fairlie. Mr. Fred. Adolphus Slow, at the age of 64. [See further details published 13/07/1897, page 2.]

Timaru Herald 13 July 97 pg2
DEATHS: SLOW. Near Fairlie. Mr. Fred. Adolphus Slow, at the age of 64. [See further details published 13/07/1897, page 2.] It is with deep regret that we have to announce the death of Mr Fred. Adolphus Slow at the age of 64, which took place at his residence, near Fairlie, on Friday after a prolonged illness. Mr Slow was a very old colonist, coming out here in the year 1853 when he settled in the Nelson province, afterwards, in about 1872, he came to Canterbury and has resided in the Mackenzie Country for the last 25 years - well known throughout all the stations as being one of the best shearers in the district, and much respected for his honest straightforward character. For many years he has resided in Fairlie, where he leaves a widow and young family to mourn his loss.

FARROW. At her parents residence, Russell Square, Timaru, Emma Agnes, dearly beloved only daughter of Samuel and M. E. Farrow, aged nine months. Deeply regretted.
NORTON. At Temuka, after a long severe illness, Simon Norton, aged 57 years.
HEFFERNAN. On July 30th, at his parents residence, Levels Plains, Eugene Joseph, the dearly beloved son of Denis and Mary Heffernan, aged 22 years. Deeply regretted. R.I.P.
WHITE. On July 23rd, at Geraldine, Alfred White, aged 59. Deeply Regretted.
ANDREW. On July 22nd , 1897, at Pleasant Point, after a long illness, Ann Andrew, wife of George Andrew.
CHAPMAN. On July 28th, at the Timaru Hospital, Margaret, the beloved wife of Charles Henry Chapman, aged 31 years. Deeply regretted.

FUNERAL NOTICES:
COE - The friends of the late James Coe, are respectfully informed that the funeral will leave the house, Wilson Street, on Friday at 2.30pm.
OGILVIE - The friends of the late William Ogilvie, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave his late residence, Clive Street, off Church Street, Timaru, Tomorrow, (Tuesday) the 6th inst., at 3pm, for the cemetery.
MACDONALD - The friends of the late Allan MacDonald, are respectfully invited to attend his funeral leaving his late residence, Woodlands, Woodbury, for the Geraldine Cemetery, on Wednesday the 7th of July, at 1pm.
MORRISON - The funeral of Ellen, the late wife of John Morrison, of Gapes Valley, leaves the residence at 9.15am, on Wednesday and arrives at Temuka at 2 o'clock. [See further details published 09/07/1897, page 2.]
TRIPP - The friends of the late Mr. Charles George Tripp, are respectfully informed that the funeral will leave the Orari Gorge Station, on Friday, the 9th inst., at 12 o'clock, noon, for the Woodbury Cemetery.
FARROW - The friends of Mr. Samuel Farrow, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late daughter, will leave his residence, Russell Square, on friday, July 16th, at 3pm.
NORTON - The friends of the late Simon Norton, are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, which leaves his residence, Wilkin Street, Arowhenua, at 3pm, This Day, (Monday) for the Temuka Cemetery.
WHITE - The friends of the late Alfred White, are respectfully invited to attend his funeral, which will leave his late residence on Sunday, July 25th, at 2.30pm, for the Geraldine Cemetery. [See report published 27/07/1897, page 2.]
WHITE - Geraldine Lodge, No 25., N.Z.
Brethren are requested to attend the funeral of the late Brother Alfred White, which will leave his late residence at 2.30pm, Sunday, July 25th, for the Geraldine Cemetery. Full Regalia. The Lodge will be opened at 1.45pm sharp. Sister Constitutions are invited to Attend. R.H. Pearpoint, Hon. Sec. Owing to death of Bro. Alfred White, the annual social is postponed indefinitely.
WEBB - The friends of Joseph Webb, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of his late wife, Jane, which will leave his residence, Woodbury, at 2pm, on July 31st, for the Woodbury Cemetery. P.D. Herdman, Undertaker.
CHAPMAN - The friends of Charles Henry Chapman, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late wife will leave the Timaru Hospital, This Day, (Thursday) July 29th, at 3pm.

IN MEMORIAM:
WILLIAM B. GREEN.
In fond and loving remembrance of William B. Green, who died at Hull Street, Richmond, Melbourne, on the 12th July, 1896. "So tired, mother".

INQUESTS:
WILLIAM WEIR, who shot himself just below the heart, at Waimate. The verdict was the deceased shot himself while temporally insane. [ See report published 06/07/1897, page 2, for more details.]
ALLAN MACDONALD of Woodbury, who was thrown from a horse while riding home from Orari. He suffered a fractured skull by the fall. Verdict, accidental death. He was an old colonist having come to New Zealand in 1859 on the "Zealandia". [Further details were published 07/07/1897, page 2.]
THOMAS MCKIE, Fairlie, victim of a gun shot accident. Was found dead in a paddock, beside a wire fence, while out shooting hares. A verdict was returned of accidental death. [See details published 10/07/1897, page2, and also 15/07/1897 page 2 for further details.]

Evening Post, 16 July 1897, Page 6
Mr. A. Macdonald, farmer, residing near Woodbury, Canterbury, while riding a restive horse, was thrown on the back of his head on the hard metalled road and instantly killed, his neck, it is said being broken.

Evening Post, 16 July 1897, Page 6
A well-to-do farmer named Thomas McKie, the occupier of land in the Fairlie district, South Canterbury, went out to shoot hares on his farm on the afternoon of Thursday last. Late in the evening he was found dead beside a wire-fence, with a shot wound in his stomach, the gun resting against the fence in a position indicating that deceased was trailing it over or through after him when it went off.

INTERESTING SNIPPET:
Canterbury has been colonised over 40 years and only 4 persons have been hanged in the the province for murder.

August
PUBLISHED AUGUST, 1897
BIRTHS:
CROLL. On Saturday, August 14th, at the refrigerating works, the wife of W.G. Croll, of a daughter.
EVANS. At her residence, Forbury, Dunedin, on the 16th inst., the wife of William Evans, of a son.

MARRIAGES:
RAWSTORN - NAUMANN. On the 31st July, 1897, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mornington, Dunedin, by the Rev. Isaac Jolly, John, third son of H. Rawstorn, Timaru, to Louisa, third daughter of F.G. Naumann, Mornington, Dunedin.
GIBSON - HOSKINGS. On July 28th, at the Manse, Timaru, by the Rev. Jones, Adam, eldest son of Andrew Gibson, Temuka, to Lucy Jane, daughter of William Hoskings, Timaru.
TONKIN - MACDONALD. On August 11th, 1897, at the residence of the bride's mother, Theodocia Street, Timaru, by the Rev. Wm. Gillies, William James, second son of John Tonkin, Truro, England, to Joan, daughter of the late John Davies MacDonald, Timaru, New Zealand.

DEATHS:
HUNTER. At Lawford, West Melton, on the 3rd inst., Jessie, wife of George Hunter, and sister of Mrs. Robert Davie, Washdyke. Deeply regretted.
MCKINLAY. On August 5th, at Buchanan Street, Timaru, Ellen McKinlay, aged 83 years.
WAKEFIELD. At Timaru, on August 6th, Rhoda Mary, beloved daughter of John and Emma Wakefield, aged 18 years. Deeply regretted.
FONSECA. At Vancouver, British Columbia, on June 10th, Joseph William, third son of Isaac Fonseca, Timaru, aged 33 years. deeply regretted.
LANGRIDGE. On August 8th, at Waitohi, Esther, the beloved wifw of John Langridge, aged 69 years.
COLEMAN. On July 8th, 1897, at Pleasant Point, Hannah Coleman, widow of the late Ellis Coleman, aged 50 years.
ALEXANDER. At Holly Bush Farm, Fairview, August 13th, (after a short and painful illness), Jonas Alexander, aged 60. Deeply regretted.
SCOTT. On August 13th, at Timaru, Thomas, the youngest son of the late John Scott (late of Waitohi Road), aged 23 years. Deeply regretted.
WAKEFIELD. On August 13th, 1897, at Timaru, Eva, fourth beloved daughter of John and Emma Wakefield, aged 12 years, So loved, so mourned.
MORRISON. At Geraldine, on August 14th, Hugh, the beloved son of Robert and Susannah Morrison, aged 26 years. Absent from the body, present with the Lord. [See 17/08/1897, page 2, for further details published.]
BUTTERWORTH. On August 14th, at Woollcombe Street, Timaru, Irene Emily, the beloved infant daughter of Walter and Annie Butterworth, aged three weeks and four days.
BOSWELL. On the 25th August, 1897, at her residence, Geraldine, Harriet Boswell, aged 72 years. Deeply regretted.
CORMACK. On August 25th, at Woodbury, Alexander Cormack, aged 52.
CAMPBELL. On August 25th, at Edward Street, Timaru, Hugh Campbell, aged 46 years.
MCKINLEY. On the 5th inst., at Timaru, Ellen Omond McKinley, second daughter of the late Robert Reid Omond, Esq., Dunrossness, Shetland. N.B. in her 88th year. Home papers please copy.
NESBITT. On the 29th August, at the Timaru Hospital, Lillie Agnes, the beloved daughter of Mrs. Robert J. Nesbitt, aged 14 years and 7 months. deeply regretted.
MCQUISTAN. On August 27th, at his son's residence, Wallace Street, Wellington, James McQuistan, (of Timaru) the beloved husband of Janet McQuistan, aged 49 years. Deeply regretted.
BEZZANT. On August 28th, at his parents residence, Timaru, Frederick Walter, the beloved son of George and Emily Bezzant, aged 3 years. Deeply regretted.

FUNERAL NOTICES:
HUNTER - The friends of Mr. George Hunter, of Lawford, West Melton, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late wife, will leave the Timaru Railway Station for the Timaru Cemetery, at 2pm, on Saturday, August 7th.
MCKINLAY - The friends of the late Mrs. Ellen McKinlay, are respectfully informed that the funeral will leave her late residence, Buchanan Street, Tomorrow, Saturday, August 7th, at 1pm, for the cemetery.
WAKEFIELD - The friends of Mr and Mrs Wakefield, are respectfully informed that the funeral of their late daughter, Rhoda Mary, will leave the Hospital for the cemetery at 3pm, This Day (Saturday).
LANGRIDGE - The friends of Mr. John Langridge, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late wife will leave his residence, Waitohi, This Day, (August 10th) at half-past 1 o'clock, for the Temuka Cemetery.
QUINN - The friends of Mr Henry Quinn, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late son, will leave his residence, Makikihi, on Saturday, the 14th for the Waimate Cemetery, at 11am.
WAKEFIELD - The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Wakefield, are respectfully informed that the funeral of their late daughter, Eva, will leave the Hospital, for the cemetery, on Sunday, the 15th inst., at 2pm.
ALEXANDER - The friends of the late Jonas Alexander, are respectfully informed that the funeral will leave the house, Fairview, for the Timaru Cemetery, on Monday, the 16th inst., at 2pm.
SCOTT - The friends of the late Thomas Scott, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave the residence of his brother, (J.H. Scott), Cullmann Street, Tomorrow, Sunday, August 15th, at 2.30, for the Timaru Cemetery. [Details of this funeral were published 16/08/1897, page 2. N.B. A mistake has occurred when published, with incorrect initials of the deceased being cited.]
CONNELL - The friends of Jeremiah and Mary Connell, are respectfully informed that the funeral of their late son, Jeremiah, will leave their residence, Levels Plains, This Day, August 16th, at 1 o'clock, for the Temuka Cemetery.
MORRISON - The friends of Robert Morrison, Geraldine, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of his late son, Hugh, leaving his late residence, at 3pm Today, August 16th, for the Geraldine Cemetery.
CAMPBELL - The friends of the late Hugh Campbell, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave his late residence, Edward Street (near Hospital) on Friday, August 27th, at 2.30pm, for the Timaru Cemetery.
BOSWELL - The friends of Harriet Boswell, are respectfully invited to attend her funeral, which will leave her late residence, on Friday, the 27th of August, for the Geraldine Cemetery, at 3pm.
CORMACK - The friends of Margaret Cormack, Woodbury, are requested to attend the funeral of her late husband, which will leave the residence on Saturday, at 2 o'clock, for the Woodbury Cemetery.
FOX - The friends of the late Mr. Benjamin Fox, are respectfully informed that the funeral will leave his late residence, High Street, Waimate, This Day, (Tuesday), at 2.30pm, for the Wesleyan Church, thence to the Waimate Cemetery.
NESBITT - The friends of Mrs. Robert J. Nesbitt, are respectfully informed the funeral of her late daughter, Lillie Agnes, will leave her residence, Church Street, Tomorrow (Wednesday), 1st September, at 3pm.
MCQUISTAN - The friends of Mrs. Janet McQuistan, are respectfully informed that the funeral of her late husband will leave his late residence, William Street (Attenborough) off Elizabeth Street, Tomorrow, (Sunday) August 29yj, at 2.30pm.
BEZZANT - The friends of George and Emily Bezzant, are respectfully informed that the funeral of their late son, Frederick Walter, will leave their residence, Commercial Street, This Day, August 30th, at 2.30pm.

WEDDING:
BARTOS - POLASHIK. At Waimate Roman Catholic Church. Miss Amelia Bartos, eldest daughter of Mr John Bartos, to Mr Joseph Polashik, of Temuka. Misses K. and T. Bartos, bridesmaids. Mt R. Lavery, best man. [See further details published 04/08/1897, page 2.]

MEMORIAL WINDOW:
A very beautiful memorial window was unveiled at the early service in St. Augustine's Church, Waimate, on Sunday last. It was placed there by, Mrs. A.E.G. Rhodes, in memory of her parents, the late James William and Anne Emily Moorhouse. The subject is, "The Transfiguration". In the centre stands a radiant figure of Our Lord, and on either hand, Moses and Elias, whilst below kneel The Apostles S.S. Peter, James and John, in attitudes of humblest adoration. The colours are richly toned and the whole effect is extremely beautiful and artistic. The window is from the establishment of Messrs Clayton and Bell, London. [Published 26/08/1897]

DROWNING:
JAMES ROBERTSON. Jumped overboard from the S.S. Waimate, and was drowned, a few days before reaching London. He was the third son of the late Mr. James Robertson, of Timaru. [See 31/08/1897, page 2, for more details.]

September
PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER, 1897
BIRTHS:
AULD. On Friday, 10th September, at the schoolhouse, Ashley - Clinton, Hawke's Bay, the wife of Jas. Alex. Auld, of a son. (Stillborn.)
MACDONALD. On the 17th inst., at Elizabeth Street, Timaru, the wife of John MacDonald, of a daughter.
FERGUSON. At Geraldine, on September 21st, 1897, the wife of R.Y. Ferguson, of twins, son and daughter: son stillborn. Mother and daughter both doing well.

MARRIAGES:
GERITY - GREENE. On the 25th August, at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Timaru, by the Rev. Father Lewis, Michael A. Gerity, to Sarah Augusta Greene, both of Timaru.
HOWARD - AVERIS. On September 8th, at St. Augustine's Church, by the Rev. McKenzie Gibson, John, second son of the late Capt. Thomas Howard, of London, to Elizabeth Ellen, eldest daughter of Daniel Averis, farmer, Kingsdown, Timaru. Home papers please copy.
GALLEN - COLLINS. On September 13th, at St. Patrick's Cathedral, Auckland, by the Rev. Father Croke. John Gallen, of Rotorua, to Mary, eldest daughter of Michael Collins, Timaru.
MOORE - FISH. On September 21st, at Geraldine, by the Rev. J. Preston, Henry Walter, fourth son of the late Rev. Edward Moore, Hon. Canon Canterbury Cathedral, and the late Lady Harriet Moore, to Alice Catherine, youngest daughter of the late Robert Fish, Esq., M.R.C.S. and Maria Fish.
HAMILTON - GILMOUR. On the 27th September, at St. Columbia Church, Fairlie, by the Rev. W.J. Comrie, James Litster, son of Mrs. Hamilton, Fairlie, to Margaret Jane, eldest daughter of A.O. Gilmour, Fairlie.

DEATHS:
BOTHERWAY. On Tuesday, August 31st, at Pleasant Point, Mary Emily, eldest daughter of C. and A. Botherway, of Totara Valley, aged 6 1/2 years.
MACINTYRE. On September 1st, 1897, at his residence, John Cameron MacIntrye, late stationmaster, Lyttelton, aged 38 years.
BOURKE. On Sept. 3rd, at the Police Station, Temuka, Frances Louisa, beloved wife of Thomas Bourke, in her 37th year. Deeply regretted. R.I.P.
CORAM. On Sepember 2nd, at the Timaru Hospital, William Coram, aged 64 years.
HOLDGATE. At Butler Street, at midnight on Sunday 5th Sept., 1897, Betty, the dearly beloved wife of Edward Holdgate, aged 56 years. Deeply mourned.
CAMPBELL. On September 8th, at Reid's Paddock (off Church Street) Edith, the dearly beloved daughter of Ada and Peter Campbell, aged one year and two months. Deeply regretted.
STRUTHERS. On the 6th Sept., at Fairlie, Gilbert Hunter Struthers, infant son of William Struthers, Corra Linn, Fairlie.
EDGAR. At Rangitata Station, on the 15th September, James William, second son of Adam and Selina Edgar, aged 13 years. Deeply regretted.
BAILEY. In action, on the Rambat Pass, North -Western frontier, India, Arthur Wellesley Bailey, Lieut. 38th (Dogra) Regt. of Bengal Infantry, eldest son of Lieut. Col. C.S. Bailey, late H.M. 11th (Devon) Regt; aged 30 years. Deeply regretted.
HARKNESS. On Wednesday, Sept. 22nd, at Otipua Road, Timaru, Amelia, the beloved wife of Walter S. Harkness, aged 34 years. Deeply regretted.
REILLY. At Dublin, Ireland, on August 2nd, Michael Reilly, late of Glen-iti; the result of an operation. R.I.P.
DINNICOMBE. On September 23rd, at it's parents residence, Kingsdown, John Leonard, the beloved son of John and A.C. Dinnicombe, aged 5 months. Deeply regretted.
GILLIES. At Lilliebank, Dunedin, on the 27th inst., John L. Gillies, senr, secretary to the Dunedin Harbour Board.

FUNERAL NOTICES:
BOTHERWAY - The friends of C. and A. Botherway, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of their late daughter, Mary Emily, which will leave M.G.F. Hessell's residence, Pleasant Point, at 3pm on Thursday, September 2nd, for the Cemetery Pleasant Point.
CORAM - The friends of the late Mr. William Coram, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave his late residence, Turnbull Street, (Beach Road) Tomorrow, (Sunday), at 1.45pm, for the Cemetery.
CORAM - L.O.L. No 13.
The Brethren of the above are requested to meet at the Lodge Room on SUnday, at 1.30pm sharp, to attend the funeral of the late Brother W. Coram. (By order). F McCullough, W.M.
BOURKE - The friends of Mr. Thomas Bourke, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late wife will leave his residence, on Monday, Sept. 6th, at a quarter to ten, for the Catholic Church, leaving there at 11am for the Temuka Cemetery. [See report published 07/09/1897, page 2.]
HOLDGATE - The friends of Mr. E. Holdgate, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late wife will leave his residence, Butler Street, for the cemetery direct, on Wednesday, September 8th, at 3pm. [See reports published 07/09/1897, page 2, and 09/09/1897, page 2.]
EDGAR - The friends of Adam and Selina Edgar, are respectfully requested to attend the funeral of their late son, James William, which will leave their residence, Rangitata Station, on Friday, at 11 o'clock sharp for the Temuka Cemetery.
WHITE - The friends of the late Joseph White, The Hook, are respectfully informed his funeral will leave the Hospital, Waimate, at 2pm, Tomorrow, (Wednesday) for St. Augustine's Church, thence to the cemetery.
O'BRIAN - The friends of Robert and Mary O'Brian, are respectfully informed that the funeral of their late son, Robert Joseph, will leave their residence, Levels Plains, This Day, (Wednesday, September 22nd) at 1pm, for the Catholic Church, Temuka, leaving there for the cemetery.
FALVEY - The friends of Mr. Timothy Falvey and Mrs John Pierce are respectfully informed that the funeral of their late mother will leave the Catholic Church Tomorrow, (Thursday) Sept. 23rd at 2.30pm, for the Timaru Cemetery.
HARKNESS - The friends of Walter S. Harkness, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late wife will leave his residence, Otipua Road, Tomorrow, (Friday) Sept. 24th, at 2.30, for the cemetery.
DINNICOMBE - The friends of John and A.E. Dinnicombe, are respectfully informed that the funeral of their late son, will leave their residence, Kingsdown, This Day, (Saturday) at 2pm, for the Timaru Cemetery.

TEMUKA PIONEERS MEMORIAL:
The Temuka Pioneers Memorial committee have accepted a tender from Mr. W.H. Cain, monumental mason, Timaru, for an obelisk in bluestone. It should prove a handsome ornament to Victoria Park, as well as interesting memento of the early settlers. Mr. J. S. Turnbull, Architect, of Timaru, very kindly assisted the committee in preparing designs, etc., and has been invited to see the details of the work efficiently carried out.

October
PUBLISHED OCTOBER, 1897,
BIRTHS:
BLACKLER. On October 3rd, at Hazelburn, Totara Valley, the wife of Owen Blackler, of a son.
MCCASKILL. On October 11th. 1897, at Main Street, Temuka, the wife of J.A. McCaskill, of a daughter.
ACTON. On the 14th inst., at Hauraki, Cave, the wife of H. Acton, of a son.
MACINTOSH. On 17th Oct., at Hilltop, Waimataitai, the wife of C.N. MacIntosh, of a son.

MARRIAGES:
HOLLOW - HUNT. On the 23rd September, at the residence of the bride's parents, Thoms Street, Timaru, Henry Martin Hollow, eldest son of H.N. Hollow, to Susanna, second daughter of W.H. Hunt, Timaru.
MAJOR - WHETTON. On October 15th, at Aramoho, North Island, by the Rev. G Bond, Wesleyan Minister, Albert C. Major, second son of the late C. Major, of Geraldine, to Jessie, eldest daughter of Mr Binning Whetton, of Peel Forest.
GRAHAM - HORNSEY. On October 13th, at Kakahu school, by the Rev. Jas. Preston, Henry, fourth son of Mr. S.E. Graham, farmer,Kakahu, to Dora, only daughter of Mr George Hornsey, builder, Kakahu.

DEATHS:
KELLY. At his residence, LeCren Street, Timaru, Richard Kelly, aged 54 years. Deeply regretted. R.I.P.[See 06/10/1897, page 2, for further details published.]
MEDLICOTT. On October 6th, at Greylands, Waimate, Harold Francis, infant son of Thomas and Polly Medlicott, aged 13 months.
KERINS. On October 17th, at her residence, Butler Street, Timaru, Julia Kerins, aged 64 years. R.I.P.
RUTLAND. On October 20th, 1897, at Manchester, England, Eleanor, wife of J.B. Rutland. (By cable).
URQUHART. On the 21st inst., at her residence, Regent Street, Dunedin, Mrs Urquhart, senr.

FUNERAL NOTICES:
CATLOW - The friends of Blackburn and Clara Catlow, are respectfully informed that the funeral of their late son, Gordon Stanley, will leave their residence, Wilson Street, Tomorrow (Saturday) at 2pm.
KELLY - The friends of Mr. Richard Kelly, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave his late residence, LeCren Street, for the Catholic Church, at 3pm, This Day, (Thursday).
KELLY - H.A.C.B.S. (St Mary's Branch, 193, Timaru).
The members of the above Branch, are requested to meet at their rooms at 2.15pm, This Day, (Thursday) to attend the funeral of the late Bro. Richard Kelly.
KERINS - The friends of the late Julia Kerins, are respectfully informed that her funeral will leave the Catholic Church, This Day, (Tuesday) at 3pm, for the Timaru Cemetery.
KERINS - St Mary's Branch No 193, H.A.C.B.S.
The members of the above Branch are requested to meet at their Rooms at 2.30pm, This Day, to attend the funrtal of the late Mrs Julia Kerins. Edward Jas. Rodgers, President.

INQUESTS:
MR. HUGH A. STEWART, of Winchester. An elderly man who spent some years in the service of the South Canterbury Education Board, as a teacher. Died suddenly. Found sitting on a seat outside on the lawn. Verdict heart failure. [See report published 06/10/1897, page 2.
RICHARD KELLY. Sudden death. A plate layer on the railway, who had a fit and fell heavily dislocating a shoulder. Died under the influence of chloroform. [See 06/10/1897, page 2 for report.]
JOHN MENCHEN, at Makikihi. Was found dead on the roadside near Mr Teschemaker's station. Verdict - Deceased died from the rupture of blood vessels in a diseased lung, probably caused by a fit of coughing. [See report published 09/10/1897, page 2.]

November
PUBLISHED NOVEMBER, 1897
BIRTHS:
TESCHEMAKER. On November 1st, at St Clair, Dunedin, the wife of Thomas Teschemaker, Otaio, of a daughter.
LOVEGROVE. At No 15 Coote Road, Napier, the wife of George Lovegrove, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES:
LECREN - KERR. On Nov. 3rd, at St. Mary's Church, by the Ven. Archdeacon Harper, assisted by the Rev. W.H. Orbell, Ernest Alfred LeCren, second son of F. LeCren, Timaru, to Maud Margaret. second daughter of E.G. Kerr, Timaru.
EARLY - GAFFANEY. On November 2nd, at St. Joseph's, Temuka, by the Rev. Father Le Menant des Chesnais, Francis Buckland, second son of Henry Early, Witney, Oxon, to Kate, fourth daughter of Michael Gaffaney, Belper farm, Arowhenua.

DEATHS:
RICHARDSON. On October 30th, at the residence of Mr. R.R. Munro, Chapel Street, Belinda Richardson, the beloved mother of Alexander and Donald Mitchell, in her 73rd year. Deeply regretted.
FOSTER. On November 2nd, at Hilton, Alice Mary, wife of the Rev. George Foster, aged 70 years.
HERON. On Nov. 4th, at Dinda farm, Rangitira Valley, Temuka, Sarah, the beloved wife of James Heron, after a prolonged illness, aged 52 years.
CHRISTIAN. Fallen asleep: At his residence, Arthur Street, on Nov. 4th, Martin Christian, in his 47th year. "Blessed are the dead, which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours, and their works do follow them". Rev. 14-13.
NEWTON. On November 7th, at his residence, Waimataitai, (the result of an accident), John C. Newton, aged 34 years. Deeply regretted. [See report published 08/11/1897, page 2.]
KEAN. On November 8th, at his residence, Norton, Waimate, James Kean, aged 60 years. Deeply regretted.
TAYLOR. On November 10th, at her son-in-law's (Reuben Fonseca) residence, Glen-iti, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of John Taylor, of Gapes' Valley, aged 56 years. deeply regretted.
CHRISTIE. On Friday, November 12th, at Burke's Pass, Elizabeth, youngest daughter of Mrs. Christie, Bank Street. Deeply regretted.
PASSMORE. On Nov., 14th at Timaru, Silvester George, eldest son of John and Harriet Passmore, aged 23 years. Deeply regretted.
GOLDSTONE. At Timaru, on Nov.17th, Mary, the beloved wife of Thomas Goldstone, aged 56. R.I.P.
SUGRUE. On November 18th, (suddenly) at his residence, Church Street, Thomas Sugrue, aged 66 years. Deeply regretted. R.I.P.
DELLOW. Rev. J. Dellow, of Woodend, who was connected with the Methodist Church in South Canterbury. [See report 24/11/1897, page 2. for further details.]
MOODY. At Fernycraig, William Street, on the 29th inst., Jeannie Bruce, youngest daughter of Mrs. Wm. Moody, aged 8 years.

FUNERAL NOTICES:
RICHARDSON - The friends of Donald and Alexander Mitchell, are respectfully informed that the funeral of their late beloved mother, Belinda Richardson, will leave the residence of Mr. Robert Munro, Chapel Street, Timaru, This Day, Monday the 1st November, at 2.15pm, for the cemetery.
FOSTER - The friends of the Rev. George Foster, are respectfully requested to attend the funeral of his late wife, which will leave his residence, Hilton, on Thursday at 1 o'clock, for the Geraldine Cemetery.
O'CONNOR - The friends of Michael O'Connor, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of his late daughter, Margaret, which will leave his residence, Adair, at 12.30 and the Roman Catholic Church at 2pm, This Day, (Thursday) for the Timaru Cemetery.
HERON - The friends of Mr. James Heron, Dinda Farm, Temuka, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late wife will leave his residence, Rangitira Valley, for the Temuka Cemetery, at 11am, on Sunday, Nov., 7th.
CHRISTIAN - The funeral of the late Martin Christian, will leave his late residence, Arthur Street, at 2.30pm, on Sunday, November 6th, Friday. Please accept this intimation. (The funeral service was conducted by, Mr. W. Corrie Johnston.)
CHRISTIAN - United Ancient Order Of Druids, Timaru Lodge, No 11.
Members are requested to meet at Reid's Paddock, off Arthur Street, Tomorrow, (Sunday) at 2,30pm for the purpose of following the funeral of the late Bro. Martin Christian, to the cemetery.
NEWTON - The friends of the late John C. Newton, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave his late residence, Waimataitai, This Day, (Monday) at 3.30, for the cemetery.
KEAN - The friends of the late James Kean, of Norton, Waimate, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave his late residence for the Waimate Cemetery, at 2.30pm, on Wednesday, November 10th.
TAYLOR - The friends of Mt John Taylor, of Gapes' Valley, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late beloved wife will leave Mr. Reuben Fonseca's residence, Glen-iti, Tomorrow, (Friday) Nov, 12th, at 2pm, for the Timaru Cemetery.
PASSMORE - The friends of John and Harriet Passmore, are respectfully informed that the funeral of their late son, Silvester George, will leave their residence Grey Road, Tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov.17th at 3pm. [See report published 18/10/1897]
PASSMORE - Court Southern Cross, No 3123 A.O.F.
The Brethren are requested to meet at the Lodgeroom, Tomorrow, Wednesday, at 2.30pm, sharp to attend the funeral of our late Bro. S.G. Passmore, which will leave the residence of his parents, Gray Road, at 3pm. Members of the Juvenile Lodge are invited to attend. W.G. Harden, C.R., T. Harris, Secretary.
GOLDSTONE - The friends of Thomas Goldstone, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of his late wife, Mary, which will leave the Catholic Church, Timaru, at 12 o'clock on Friday, for the Pleasant Point Cemetery.
SUGRUE - The friends of the late Thomas Sugrue, are respectfully informed that his funeral will the Catholic Church, Tomorrow, (Saturday) Nov. 20th, at 3.30pm, for the cemetery.
SUGRUE - Court Southern Cross, No 3123, A.O.F.
Members of the above Court are requested to meet at the Lodge Room, This Day, (Saturday) to attend the funeral of our late Bro. T. Sugrue, which will leave the Catholic Church at 3.30pm. W.J. Harden, C.R., T Harris, Secretary.
WADE - The friends of Mrs. George Wade, are respectfully informed that the funeral of her late mother-in -law, will leave the Catholic Church, Timaru, This Day, at 2.30pm, for the cemetery.
BUTTERWORTH - The friends of Mr. William Butterworth, senior, are respectfully informed the funeral of his late wife, will leave the Timaru Railway Station on arrival of the North Express, (2.45) on Wednesday 24th.

INQUESTS:
JOHN C. NEWTON. Worked at the manure Department at the Christchurch Freezing Company's Works, Timaru. Was engaged in shifting sacks of manure, carrying a 2cwt sack across a concrete floor, slipped and fell, the entire weight fell on his back injured his spine and broke his neck. He was paralysed from the shoulders down. An inquest was held.

December
PUBLISHED DECEMBER, 1897
BIRTHS:
STERNDALE. On the 3rd of December, at Tideswell, Wai-iti Road, Timaru, the wife of C.H. T. Sterndale, of a son. (Stillborn).
O'MEEGHAN. At the Grosvenor Hotel, Timaru, on the 8th inst., the wife of Peter O'Meeghan, of a son.
MACKENZIE. On Dec. 26th, at Storer, Geraldine, the wife of Kenneth MacKenzie, of a daughter.
SATTERTHWAITE. At her residence, Grey Road, Timaru, on the 27th inst., the wife of T. W. Satterthwaite, of a daughter.

MARRIAGES:
NAYLOR - SHEPHERD. On December 13th, at St Alban's Church, Pleasant Point, by the Rev. Stanley Hinson, Fred Naylor, to Emily Wilhelmina, third daughter of George Shepherd, farmer, Pleasant Point.
ANDERSON - CRAMOND. On Dec. 15th, at ST. Peter's Church, Wellington, by the Rev. W. Waters, M.A. William Anderson, M.B.C.M. Edin, Univ. eldest son of Capt. Hercules Anderson, of Christchurch, to Jessie, second daughter of the late John Cramond, Timaru.
MCDUFF - RAWSTORN. On 10th Dec., 1897, at St. Andrew's Church, Little River, by the Rev. P. H. Pritchett. Alexander John, eldest son of the late Mr. A. McDuff, to Elizabeth Ellen youngest daughter of Mr. H. Rawstorn, Timaru.    TH  Friday 24 Dec. 1897
LOVE - TOMLINSON. On Dec. 16th, at the Presbyterian Church, Geraldine, by the Rev. A. B. Todd, Alexander Taylor Love, second son of Mr. John Love, of Gapes Valley, to Harriett, eldest daughter of Mr. H. Tomlinson, of Winchester. TH Monday 27 Dec. 1897

DEATHS:
RUSSELL. On December 9th, at her husband's residence, Wilkin Street, Temuka, Jane, beloved wife of A. Russell, aged 66years. Deeply regretted.
ROBERTSON. At Totara Valley, on Friday the 10th Dec. George Robertson, aged 51 years.
ROSE. Suddenly, at Rosebank, Smithfield, Winchester, on December 12th, Alexander Rose, aged 63years.
JONES. On December 16th, at Oamaru, George Jones, late of Timaru and Christchurch, aged 81years.
CLANCY. On December 18th, at Timaru, Ellen Clancy, relict of the late Patrick Clancy, aged 78 years. R.I.P.
HENNESSEY. At the Timaru Hospital, on December 19th, John Hennessey, native of Youghal, County Cork, Ireland, aged 50 years. R.I.P.
HEFFERNAN. On December 28th, at his residence, Levels Plains, Denis Heffernan, the beloved husband of Mary Heffernan, aged 54 years. Deeply regretted. R.I.P.

FUNERAL NOTICES:
MOODY - The friends of Mrs. Wm. Moody, are respectfully informed that the funeral of her late youngest daughter, Jeannie Bruce, will leave her residence, Ferncraig, William Street, This Day, Wednesday, 1st inst., at 2.30pm, for the cemetery.
GROVES - The friends of Mr. Alpheus Hayes, Centrewood, Waimate, are respectfully requested to attend the funeral of the late Mrs. Anna Theresa Groves, which leaves Centrewood at 2.30pm on Thursday. [Report published 04/12/1897, page 2.] See below.
KELLY - Friends of the late Robert Kelly (late of Rangitata) are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave the Timaru Hospital, Tomorrow, (Sunday) the 5th inst., at 2 o'clock pm.
GOLDING - The friends of Mr. Peter Golding, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late wife will leave the Timaru Hospital at 2.45, This Day, for the Timaru Cemetery.
CHRISTIAN - The friends of Mrs. Christian, are respectfully informed that the funeral of her late son, Robert, will leave her residence, Arthur Street, Tomorrow, (Thursday), Dec. 9th at 2.30.
RUSSELL - The friends of Mr. A. Russell, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of his late wife, which well leave his residence, Wilkin Street, Temuka, on Saturday, December 11th, at half -past two, for the Temuka Cemetery.
ROBERTSON - The friends of the late George Robertson, are respectfully requested to attend his funeral, which leaves the residence, Totara Valley, at 2pm on Sunday the 12th Dec. arriving at Pleasant Point at half-past three.
ROSE - The friends of the late Alexander Rose, are invited to attend his funeral which will leave his late residence, Rosebank, on Wednesday, Dec. 15th inst., at 11am, for the Geraldine Cemetery.
CLANCY - The friends of the late Mrs. Ellen Clancy, are respectfully informed that her funeral will leave the residence of Mr. Cockrane, Beach Road, This Day, (Monday) at 8.15am, for the Catholic Church, and leaving there for the cemetery at 2.30pm.
HENNESSEY - The friends of the late John Hennessey, are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave the Timaru Hospital, This Day, (Tuesday) the 21st inst., at 2pm, for the cemetery.
TRILFORD - The friends of Samuel and Laura Trilford, are respectfully informed that the funeral of their late beloved daughter, Ida, will leave their residence, Matilda Street (off Elizabeth Street), This Day, (Wednesday), at 3pm.
HEFFERNAN - The friends of Mrs. Denis Heffernan, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of her late husband, which will leave his late residence, Levels Plains, Tomorrow, (Thursday) December 30th, at 1 o'clock, arriving at the Catholic Church, Timaru, about 3pm.

FUNERAL REPORT for:
MRS. ANNA THERESA GROVES. The funeral of Mrs. Groves, mother of Mrs. Alpheus Hayes, took place at Waimate on Thursday, and was largely attended. The deceased lady arrived in the colony in 1871 and had resided in Waimate with her daughter ever since Mrs Hayes marriage in 1874. Six years ago, Mrs Groves was seized with a paralytic stroke which seriously affected her health, but she was able to walk about and attend to household duties up to the day of her death, at the advanced age of 78 years. The deceased was a member of the Wesleyan Church and was in her usual seat on Sunday week.

INQUEST:
E. H. S. HILL. Killed by a bicycle accident near Christchurch, when he hit a baker's cart. Was riding on the wrong side of the road and not very well. Deceased was, it was shown, short-sighted, but was not wearing glasses at the time of the accident. Was a one time resident of Timaru, as a relieving officer at the Customs. [See 04/12/1897, page 2, for report.]

SNIPPETS:
Flags were flying in the harbour at half-mast yesterday as a token of regret for the death of MRS. MAXWELL, wife of the Board's consulting engineer. [Published 22/12/1987.]

Flags about the harbour were flying at half-mast yesterday for the death of CAPTAIN SEWELL, till lately harbour master at Oamaru. [Published 30/12/1897]

WEDDINGS:
HALSTEAD - LIGHTBAND. Miss Fanny Halstead, younger daughter of Mr. W. Halstead, married Mr. Ernest Owen Lightband, of Timaru, at St. Alban's Church, Pleasant Point on Christmas Day, 1897 Bridesmaids -Miss Halstead, and Miss Proctor, Bestman - Mr. W. Stonehouse. [See full report published 30/12/1897, page 2.]
KENNEDY - HOOPER. Elizabeth Kennedy, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Kennedy, Sophia Street, Timaru, married Francis, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Hooper, of Glen-iti. Bridesmaids- Misses M and B Kennedy. Bestman- Mr Mounsey, of Oxford, North Canterbury. [See full report published 30/12/1897, page 3.]

Timaru Herald Monday 27 December 1897 pg 3 col. a
The last respects were paid on Monday last to the remains of the oldest resident of the Mackenzie Country, J.W.A. COULSON, who died at Rona, Burke's Pass, on the 18th inst., aged 75. The deceased arrived in the colony in the Minerva in 1852, with Sir John Hall, and came to the Mackenzie Country in the end of the "fifties" as shepherd to Mr Stericker, who then owned Sawdon Station, and for a short time he was employed in the same capacity at Irishman's Creek Station with Mr Paterson. He was a cabinet-maker by trade, and afterwards took to carpentering, which occupation he followed off and on ever since. For some time past he had been unable to make living at his trade, and about five years ago Mr McMillan took him under the shelter of his hospitable wing, and treated him as one of the family ever since. Coulson was rather eccentric in his ways, and would not hear of leaving the Mackenzie, having only been twice or thrice in Timaru during all the time he was in South Canterbury. He was buried in a respectable manner by a few of his friends at the Pass.

Family Name: COULSON Age: 75 years
Given Names: ALFRED WILLIAM
Address: Interment Date: 20/12/1897
Occupation: Cabinet Maker
Cemetery: Burkes Pass
Plot 14 Block: E3
Clergyman: Rev. Cowie (PRES)